[dns-wg] "DNS Vulnerabilities" paper hits the mainstream

--On den 30 april 2006 08.46.25 +0100 Jim Reid <Jim at rfc1035.com> wrote:

> Emin Gun Sirer's paper/presentation at RIPE52 has been picked up by  the
> BBC:
> 
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4954208.stm
> 
> Any thoughts on how to respond to that?

Not having read the BBC article, I think something along 

"Yes, we know.  Emin's work points out some of the far-gone consequences 
 of not paying attention. We are, however pretty convinced that: 

 1. The mentioned examples are extremes. Most of the namespace is 
    in considerably better order. 
 2. DNS has historically been a neglected part of the quality 
    control most web site operators perform. It simply is so redundant 
    and ubiquitous that it not is seen as a critical part. 
 3. The ultimate fix for this is DNSSEC." 

...or so. 
-- 
Måns Nilsson                     Systems Specialist
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Inside, I'm already SOBBING!
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